By Mary O’KEEFE Christopher Shahinian would like to thank all who came out, donated and volunteered at the recent “Thank*A*Soldier” event. The program involves the entire community and was hosted in Burbank, Glendale and La Cañada by Keller Williams Real Estate. They had asked for donated items, including lip balm, lotions, deodorant and foot powder, […]
Moral Deterioration at Heart of Poor Behavior It is time for men (and women too) to weigh in on the subject of sexual harassment. The point is that not all men are knuckle-dragging prehistoric monsters preying on and victimizing innocent women. The problem is a decades-long deterioration of morals in this country fed relentlessly by […]
By Nestor CASTIGLIONE Milton Babbitt possibly may not have cared if you listened, but Derek Stein does – a lot. The Kansas-born cellist has distinguished himself in Southern California and across the nation not only as an instrumentalist of superlative artistry, but also as a committed champion of new music. Through his work as a […]
Christmas Parade The Montrose Christmas Parade takes place on Saturday, Dec. 2. The 2200-2700 blocks of Honolulu Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3 p.m.; the parade begins at 6:15 p.m. The parade grand marshal is Ken Landreaux, a member of the 1981 world championship Dodgers team. Rosemont Preserve Open Gate Afternoon […]
Bethel Church Hosting Choir Concert Bethel Church will be hosting the Men’s Chorale of California Baptist University on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Steven Dahlgren, M.M., this 95-member choir promises to inspire and uplift with songs of praise and Christmas music. Free and all are welcome! Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose […]
Small Business Saturday Dear Chamber friends, It is with some sadness that I let you know I’m leaving my position as executive director of the CV Chamber and moving on to a full-time job elsewhere. I’ve enjoyed getting to know so many dynamic members of the community, people who give of themselves for the […]
The Benefits of Thankfulness and Having an Attitude of Gratitude Don’t you just feel happier when you are around someone who is full of gratefulness and thanksgiving? Someone who always has something positive to say, even when things don’t appear that way? I know I do. As we approach the time of year when […]
QUESTION: Is it possible for one person help another person to forgive? I have a dear friend who tells me she knows she should forgive a certain person but just doesn’t do it. She speaks of him in disgust, which makes me sad. All the guy wants is her approval and she won’t give it. […]
Bethel Church Hosting Choir Concert Bethel Church will be hosting the Men’s Chorale of California Baptist University on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Under the direction of Steven Dahlgren, M.M., this 95-member choir promises to inspire and uplift with songs of praise and Christmas music. Free and all are welcome! Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., […]
FIBROMYALGIA/ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP A community support group for persons with fibromyalgia and/or arthritis meets monthly at La Cañada Presbyterian Church for personal and social support, and education in lifestyle management of these difficult medical issues. The support group is led by Dianne Whiting, MA, PT and Katie Phillips-Rector, MS, MFT intern. The support group will […]